The Practical Benefits Of Being A Christian (1)

There is a temptation to envy those in the world; they appear to be living the life. The fun, money, and popularity is a strong draw to pull us away from God and into the world. The Bible warns us to not envy the world (Prov. 23:17, 18). What they do and have is not …Read More

Downfall of Christianity:
How To Restore The Religion of Christ

This series of sermons has covered the corruption of mainstream religion, the seduction of the social gospel, and the pitfalls of denominationalism. The devil has worked hard and succeeded at confusing men on religious matters. Our plea is for people to quit looking at the religions of men and turn their attention to the religion …Read More

Building Zion 6: Correction

Nehemiah wanted Israel to be a healthy, God-fearing nation. He labored to help them restore their faith in the Lord. To do this, there were corrections needed. Nehemiah had to see to it that the abuse of God’s house and its laborers was stopped. He corrected disrespect for holy occasions and people’s personal disobedience to …Read More

Building Zion 5: Conviction

After the return from captivity, the Israelites lacked knowledge of the Law. They made an effort to understand it. In Nehemiah 8 we see them learning from the Law under the leadership of Ezra. When they heard it, they initially wept because they realized they were not keeping it. Ezra and the Levites urged them …Read More

Building Zion 3: Conflict – External

As Nehemiah and the Jews progressed in rebuilding the walls of Zion, their enemies acted to stop them. Anytime people act to advance the cause of God or help the people of the Lord, conflict will arise. Today, when Christians work to build the church of Christ, our enemies will attack; conflict will come. We …Read More

Building Zion 1: Caring

This is the first in a series of lessons from the book of Nehemiah. Similar to Nehemiah laboring to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem is our need to rebuild the walls of the church; spiritual Zion. Nehemiah received the news that Jerusalem was in disarray. Its walls were broken down and gates burned. He cared …Read More

Things Bible Class Teachers Should Expect From Parents

By Heath Rogers Our Bible Classes are conducted in an effort to further instruct the word of God. Any parent who is striving to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord should see the value of such classes and desire to have their children participate. As is the case with secular …Read More

AD 70 Fraud (2)

The AD 70 Doctrine is an heretical teaching being pushed by preachers among the churches of Christ. The error claims all things came to an end in 70 AD with the destruction of Jerusalem: the final judgment, the final resurrection, the 2nd coming of Christ, and the final fulfillment of all prophecy. It promotes the …Read More

Worship Has Gone To The Dogs!

In the Sunday, November 8, 2009 edition of The Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY) there was an article on worship services for pets (p. A16). The story highlighted a Presbyterian church in Los Angeles where the pastor, Tom Eggebeen, holds services for pets; dogs mainly. In the assemblies there are “individual doggie beds, canine prayers and an …Read More

Necessity of the Church

The church is downplayed by many people today. Yet, Jesus died for her (Eph. 5:25). If we degrade the church, we degrade the sacrifice of our Savior. This sermon explains why the church is necessary from a biblical perspective. The church is part of God’s eternal purpose, He has revealed His plan for it in …Read More

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